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blunderbuss

/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/ noun · British & US
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What does blunderbuss mean?

noun

A type of firearm, typically a muzzle-loading shotgun with a flared barrel, used in the 17th and 18th centuries. A blunderbuss was often used as a close-range weapon.

Example

"The pirate's blunderbuss was loaded with a single large shot, designed to take out his enemies at close range."

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